I know it seems that I say this every year, but I really can't believe that 2012 is almost over and 2013 is almost here. The last year has had so many ups and downs, good times and bad times, and a record number of posts on my blog! Here is a quick recap of 2012 in our household!
*Hubs and I started going to the gym and even bought a gym membership.
*Hubs turned the big 3-0 in March.
*We reno'd our main bathroom and fixed up the garden at the front of our house.
*My brother graduated high school and started University and my sister hit her 20's.
*We went back to Mexico in April, Halifax in June and Cuba in December.
*There were 3 more weddings we were invited to (2 of Hubs friends and one of his cousins).
*Mom's cancer treatments went well and she is doing so much better
*Hubs grandfather and mom passed away.
*My mom and sister came to visit us for 3 weeks.
*We celebrated our 2nd anniversary
*One of Hubs best friends growing up had her first baby- a girl
*We did lots of camping
*I started my online course
*Hubs and I finally had Christmas eve and Day off together and spent it at home
*I made a gingerbread house
*We bought a new pot set
*I made homemade ravioli for the first time
I am so looking forward to to 2013 and what it has to offer us. Maybe we will be renovating our home and adding a floor, maybe we will be adding to our family (please don't say anything on fb as we arent announcing it publicly and no we aren't expecting currently), and hopefully we will be going on a couple of trips.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
2012 in Review
1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before?
We went to Cuba and I made Homemade Ravioli.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Kinda, we did get a gym membership and were going really good for a while, then it kind of fell off the bandwagon. We did start eating healthier though. Here are my resolutions for this year:
2013 resolutions:
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
One of my cousins had a baby, other then that, just a couple of coworkers had babies.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes.
5. What places/countries did you visit?
I went to Halifax and Mayan Riviera Mexico and Varadero Cuba.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
A little more savings, a better job, more new experiences.
7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March 25, 2012- Hubs turned 30
July 10, 2012 -2nd Wedding Anniversary
June 2012- My brother graduated high school and Hubs grandpa passed away
November 2012- Hubs mom passed away
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finishing our house reno's and starting school.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Staying in the job I'm in now, not saving as much as I wanted and not losing the weight I wanted to.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing other then a cold here and there.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our new pot and pan set and new blender.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Home reno's, trips....
13. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to Cuba and Mexico.
14. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Gangham style
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? Fatter
c) richer or poorer? Richer and poorer
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Excercising, eating healthier.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Sitting on the couch, being unhappy with my job.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With Hubs at home, it was a quiet Christmas in.
19. Did you fall in love in 2011?
I continued to be in love in 2012.
20. What was your favorite TV program?
Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Walking Dead, Survivor
21. What was the best book you read?
Fifty Shades of GRey Triology
22. What was your greatest musical discovery?
None really
23. What did you want and get?
A house
24. What did you want and not get?
A better job
25. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Hobbit and Ted
26. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 26 and spent the day flying home from visiting family.
27. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Loosing weight, new job
28. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
The same as its always been.
29. What kept you sane?
My Hubs, my family and friends
30. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Kate Middleton
31. What political issue stirred you the most?
Don't keep up to date on political issues, my bad
32. Who did you miss?
My family and best friend who live across the country
33. Who was the best new person you met?
Hubs friends in Cuba
34. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012.
You can't always have everything you want, but sometimes you have everything you need without realizing it.
35. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Can't think of one atm.
We went to Cuba and I made Homemade Ravioli.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Kinda, we did get a gym membership and were going really good for a while, then it kind of fell off the bandwagon. We did start eating healthier though. Here are my resolutions for this year:
2013 resolutions:
- Continue going to the gym
- Eat healthier
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
One of my cousins had a baby, other then that, just a couple of coworkers had babies.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes.
5. What places/countries did you visit?
I went to Halifax and Mayan Riviera Mexico and Varadero Cuba.
6. What would you like to have in 2013 that you lacked in 2012?
A little more savings, a better job, more new experiences.
7. What dates from 2012 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March 25, 2012- Hubs turned 30
July 10, 2012 -2nd Wedding Anniversary
June 2012- My brother graduated high school and Hubs grandpa passed away
November 2012- Hubs mom passed away
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Finishing our house reno's and starting school.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Staying in the job I'm in now, not saving as much as I wanted and not losing the weight I wanted to.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing other then a cold here and there.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Our new pot and pan set and new blender.
12. Where did most of your money go?
Home reno's, trips....
13. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to Cuba and Mexico.
14. What song will always remind you of 2012?
Gangham style
15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier
b) thinner or fatter? Fatter
c) richer or poorer? Richer and poorer
16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Excercising, eating healthier.
17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Sitting on the couch, being unhappy with my job.
18. How did you spend Christmas?
With Hubs at home, it was a quiet Christmas in.
19. Did you fall in love in 2011?
I continued to be in love in 2012.
20. What was your favorite TV program?
Glee, Grey's Anatomy, Walking Dead, Survivor
21. What was the best book you read?
Fifty Shades of GRey Triology
22. What was your greatest musical discovery?
None really
23. What did you want and get?
A house
24. What did you want and not get?
A better job
25. What was your favorite film of this year?
The Hobbit and Ted
26. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I was 26 and spent the day flying home from visiting family.
27. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
Loosing weight, new job
28. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2012?
The same as its always been.
29. What kept you sane?
My Hubs, my family and friends
30. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Kate Middleton
31. What political issue stirred you the most?
Don't keep up to date on political issues, my bad
32. Who did you miss?
My family and best friend who live across the country
33. Who was the best new person you met?
Hubs friends in Cuba
34. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2012.
You can't always have everything you want, but sometimes you have everything you need without realizing it.
35. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Can't think of one atm.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. May your day be filled with wonderful food, friends and family. Also a very special thank you to all those who have to be away from their families today. We appreciate you giving up this day to protect us, save us, and keep us safe.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Day of Silence
To the Blog World and Anyone Else who Wants to Help,
On Friday, December 14th, tragedy struck so many of us in ways we did not foresee. An elementary school and small town in Connecticut was shattered by a mass shooting. We knew we wanted to help and we came up with this:
Money is also being raised that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:
"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.
ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."
We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way. Thank you in advance for participating.
Love,
The Blog World
p.s. If you would like to, copy-paste and repost any part of this, please do. Share on.
On Friday, December 14th, tragedy struck so many of us in ways we did not foresee. An elementary school and small town in Connecticut was shattered by a mass shooting. We knew we wanted to help and we came up with this:
Money is also being raised that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:
"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.
ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."
We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way. Thank you in advance for participating.
Love,
The Blog World
p.s. If you would like to, copy-paste and repost any part of this, please do. Share on.
Sunday, December 16, 2012
3D Snowflakes
I found a blog post a while back on making 3D snowflakes from one of my favorite blogs. She provided the instructions on making the snowflakes from this link. I saved the link in my bookmarks and didn't think any more about it until I wanted to do a little decorating at work. I pulled up the bookmark and a coworker and I made a bunch of these to hang on the windows. 
Here is one of our snowflakes hanging from a window at work. What a view hey, and the best part is its mid December in this picture.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Back from Cuba
Hubs and I got back from Cuba late monday afternoon. I will definitly provide a post on things we did and a review of the resort.
Last night Hubs and I also had a date night at Butchart Gardens to see the 12 Days of Christmas Display. Hopefully a post and pictures will follow on this pretty soon.
Last night Hubs and I also had a date night at Butchart Gardens to see the 12 Days of Christmas Display. Hopefully a post and pictures will follow on this pretty soon.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
It's been 4 years!
I can't believe it's been 4 years today since Hubs proposed to me. We've come along way in that time with things we've accomplished. Love you so much Hubs xoxoxo
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Congrats!
Congratulations to one of Will's oldest friend and his new wife who just got married today. May today be only one of the many happy days in your life ahead!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
It's December
I can't believe its December already, and the new year is just around the corner. This year I'm having a cookie exchange through work, which I can't wait for! I also have all my Christmas cards mailed out today (I started them in mid-November). Now its just to decorate the house and get the festive spirit happening.
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